5.0 from 15 votes
Olive Garden Salad
Discover the secrets to making the iconic Olive Garden Salad at home. With crispy greens, fresh tomatoes, and tangy dressing - it is so good!
Prep Time
15 mins
Refrigeration Time
30 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 463 kcal
Course:
Salad
Cuisine:
Italian
Ingredients
- 2 small heads of Romaine lettuce, chopped
- ½ small red onion, sliced
- 2 Roma tomatoes, sliced
- 3 ounces (about ½ cup) medium black olives, drained
- 4 whole peperoncini peppers
- ⅓ cup grated Parmesan cheese
- 1-2 cups Texas Toast Seasoned Croutons
For the Dressing
- ⅔ cup high-quality extra-virgin olive oil
- 1 (7-ounce) package Good Seasons Italian Dressing Mix
- ⅓ cup white wine vinegar
- ¼ cup water
- 1 tablespoon light corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons mayonnaise
- ¾ teaspoon Dijon mustard
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
For the Dressing
- Place all ingredients in a blender and mix until well combined.
- Pour into jar, cover, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
Cup of Yum
For the Salad
- Arrange salad ingredients in a large bowl.
- Fold in dressing until well coated or serve on the side.
Notes
- Don't stop at 1/ cup Parmesan cheese - keep it going til someone says when!
- Serve with soup and breadsticks for a classic Olive Garden lunch.
- Make the dressing up to a few days ahead for a quicker lunch.
Nutrition Information
Calories
463kcal
(23%)
Carbohydrates
33g
(11%)
Protein
7g
(14%)
Fat
33g
(51%)
Saturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
5g
Monounsaturated Fat
21g
Trans Fat
0.01g
Cholesterol
10mg
(3%)
Sodium
3951mg
(165%)
Potassium
635mg
(18%)
Fiber
6g
(24%)
Sugar
6g
(12%)
Vitamin A
18513IU
(370%)
Vitamin C
17mg
(19%)
Calcium
174mg
(17%)
Iron
3mg
(17%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 463
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 463kcal | 23% |
| Carbohydrates | 33g | 11% |
| Protein | 7g | 14% |
| Fat | 33g | 51% |
| Saturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 5g | 29% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 21g | 105% |
| Trans Fat | 0.01g | 1% |
| Cholesterol | 10mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 3951mg | 165% |
| Potassium | 635mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 6g | 24% |
| Sugar | 6g | 12% |
| Vitamin A | 18513IU | 370% |
| Vitamin C | 17mg | 19% |
| Calcium | 174mg | 17% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.